That's it!! Pierre Sage's first European game in charge, and our first ever Europa League tie, ends in a thumping win. We'll have all the reaction in the usual places shortly.
91'
Two minutes added on so we're nearly done here
What an evening it's been for Palace. 4-0 and we'll be close to the top of the league table by close of play this evening.
89'
GOAL: PALACE 4-0 POZNAN
We do get a fourth goal!! Lovely finish from Nketiah. Canvot finds McNeil who is able to turn and drive at the Poznan defence. He picks out Nketiah, who cuts back before supplying a fine finish. 4-0!
89'
Crystal Palace Goal!
4 - 0
Goal!
9Eddie
Nketiah
Goal! Crystal Palace 4, Lech Poznań 0. Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dwight McNeil with a through ball following a fast break.
87'
RED CARD!
Murawski makes a silly challenge near the byline on Canvot, and that's his second yellow card of the evening. Poznan finish the game with ten men. If you make a cynical foul when already on a yellow you can't blame anyone else.
86'
Both teams playing out the closing minutes
The tempo of the game has died off here. Still a great noise from the travelling Poznan fans, they've definitely made the most of the occasion!
82'
Rodriguez has a lash....
But that's wild and won't trouble Benítez. Palace are closing in on a second clean sheet of the season.
81'
Substitution
21Pablo
Rodríguezoff
11Daniel
Håkanson
77'
Nketiah has a great chance!
I'm not sure how, but somehow it's gone wide. It looked like Nketiah was certain to score after a clever touch from Pino... but no it's gone wide. Still 3-0.
76'
Yellow Card
Murawski(22)
Radoslaw Murawski (Lech Poznań) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
74'
Richards, Kamada and Strand Larsen are the players to be withdrawn...
Sarr, Nketiah and Canvot are now on! Sarr for his first appearance of the season.
74'
Substitution
22Jørgen
Strand Larsenoff
9Eddie
Nketiahon
74'
Substitution
18Daichi
Kamadaoff
7Ismaïla
Sarron
74'
Substitution
26Chris
Richardsoff
6Jaydee
Canvoton
73'
Triple change incoming!
Sarr, Nketiah and Canvot are readying to come on....
70'
Double change for Poznan
On come Bengtsson and Gumny for Pereira and Walemark. 20 minutes or so to play here. Palace still very much in total control.
70'
Substitution
10Patrik
Wålemarkoff
14Leo
Bengtssonon
70'
Substitution
2
Joel Pereiraoff
20Robert
Gumnyon
66'
Pino is denied!
Only a last ditch slide prevents what would have been a brilliant team goal. One more goal will send us top the league table!
63'
On come Mingueza and McNeil
Can they make an impression? Timber and Khalaili are done for the night.
62'
Substitution
23Quinten
Timberoff
11Dwight
McNeilon
62'
Substitution
25Anan
Khalailioff
30Óscar
Minguezaon
61'
Substitution
9Mikael
Ishakoff
7Yannick
Agneroon
61'
Substitution
17Allahyar
Sayyadmaneshoff
24Filip
Jagielloon
56'
Plenty of noise still coming from the Holmesdale
Palace have upped the tempo the last few minutes. Feels like there's still more goals in this for us.
53'
Strand Larsen heads wide!
Lovely ball in from Kamada down the right channel. Strand Larsen's header is slightly mistimed and it flies wide of the target. More positive play from Palace though.
48'
Poznan seem intent on playing higher up the pitch
Quite a few blue and white shirts in the Palace defensive third now. Let's see if this lasts...
46'
Here come the two teams!
We're about to get back underway for the second-half. Can Palace add to this lead?
first-half-ends
First Half ends, Crystal Palace 3, Lech Poznań 0.
45'
HALF-TIME: PALACE 3-0 LECH POZNAN
Well that went well. Palace are in complete control at the break thanks to goals from Pino, Richards and Strand Larsen. Excellent all-round so far.
45'
Two additional minutes here....
...Poznan have a corner to end the half.
42'
That's 4 goals in 3 games for JSL!
Strand Larsen is on fire at the moment! Few minutes to go until half-time and Palace are completely cruising here.
38'
The visitors may be 3-0 down...
...but they've bought their famous celebration. 'The Poznan' is getting an airing in the away end!
36'
What a penalty that was
Strand Larsen isn't phased by the distractions from the nearby away end. He smashes the ball high into the top left corner, sending the 'keeper the wrong way. That's how you take a penalty.
34'
GOAL: PALACE 3-0 POZNAN
Strand Larsen smashes home the penalty!!! Get in. 3-0 and that is game, set and match Palace.
34'
Crystal Palace Goal!
3 - 0
Goal!
22Jørgen
Strand Larsen
Goal! Crystal Palace 3, Lech Poznań 0. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
33'
Just as I say that!
Pino goes down in the box.... AND WE HAVE A PENALTY!
33'
Poznan are defending quite narrow...
...but it just means Palace seems to have loads of space down the flanks. Pino in particular is having a field day so far.
30'
So nearly another!
Strand Larsen gets his head to another a corner, just minutes after Richards scored from a superb delivery. Good save this time and it remains 2-0. But Palace look dangerous every time they go forward here.
27'
GOAL: PALACE 2-0 POZNAN
What a header!! It's Chris Richards at the back post. 2-0!!!
27'
Crystal Palace Goal!
2 - 0
Goal!
26Chris
Richards
Goal! Crystal Palace 2, Lech Poznań 0. Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) header from the left side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Adam Wharton with a cross following a corner.
26'
Game feels a bit open right now
A well-worked set-piece nearly comes off for Poznan. But now just a minute later Palace charge down the other end and win a corner of their own.
22'
What a chance for Poznan
Again it's Ishak with the opportunity. He gets on the end of a lofted ball over the Palace defence and goes for the first time finish. It loops, just, over Benítez's goal. He is definitely a threat the big No. 9.
18'
Early analysis: Eagles in control
The goal may have come from a mistake, but it's probably been deserved. Palace have zipped the ball around nicely in these opening 18 minutes or so. Poznan try and reclaim their composure with a spell in possession.
12'
What a start to life in the Europa League!
It was a poor mistake from a Poznan perspective, but take nothing away from Pino's excellent finish. Palace have flown out of the traps on our Europa League debut and Selhurst Park is rocking!
10'
GOAL!!!!! PALACE 1-0 Poznan
GET INNN PALACE LEAD. Nightmare in the Poznan defence, a poor throw-in is latched onto by Pino who does the rest with ease.
10'
Crystal Palace Goal!
1 - 0
Goal!
10Yéremy
Pino
Goal! Crystal Palace 1, Lech Poznań 0. Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
7'
Mitchell wins another corner.
Good early spell for Palace this.... Pino sends in a teasing delivery but the 'keeper deals with it via a punch. Still 0-0.
5'
So close from Pino!!
First chance for the Eagles. Wharton wins the ball high up the pitch and it runs for Pino. His effort is eventually deflected behind for a corner. Poznan manage to clear... for now.
2'
Lively start from the visitors
After a rapid break down the right wing, Poznan get a ball across the face of goal. Ishak looks certain to at least hit the target.... but thankfully can't make contact. An early let off.
1'
WE'RE UNDERWAY
Come on you Palace!!!
The teams are here!!
The official Europa League anthem blares out across SE25. Time to get down to the action. The road to Frankfurt starts now....
I'm feeling GLAD ALL OVER!
We're nearly ready to go. The two teams are in the tunnel. Cracking atmosphere as you'd probably expect. European football is back at Selhurst Park!!!
Adam Wharton has just been awarded a frame to commemorate reaching a century of appearances for Palace. What an achievement!
Former Hull City winger Allahyar Sayyadmanesh joined the Polish champions in the summer and has made a good start to his career with Poznan. Forward Mikael Ishak is a powerful target man up front and has the capability to give any defender a tough evening. Swedish winger Pontus Walemark has scored six goals in six European qualifiers this summer.
Pre-match warm-ups underway
Our visitors are enjoying quite the reception from their travelling fans in the Arthur Wait Stand. Think we're in for quite an atmosphere tonight. Just over half an hour until kick-off!
Catch up on yesterday's pre-match press conference here!
Team news headlines!
Pierre Sage goes with the same side that started against Ipswich on Saturday. But the big news is that Ismaïla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah return to the matchday squad as substitutes, while 19-year-old Under-21 midfielder Seb Williams also makes the bench for the first time.
Team News!
Team News: Palace are unchanged
But we have returns in the squad for Sarr and Nketiah
Pierre Sage’s first European teamsheet with Palace is about to drop.
Thursday nights..... are EUROPA nights!!
Welcome back to Selhurst Park! And what an evening we have in store. Lech Poznan are the visitors for our first ever Europa League tie. We'll bring you the team news shortly and updates throughout the night - UTP!